Clean grout from new bathroom tiles

[Rudy45]

Just had bathroom tiled. Good job but grout on wall tiles has seaped its way into every groove of the tile...floor tiles are spotless though.

tilemountain.co.uk/p/yosemite-grey-split-face-wall-tile

Ive made some progress with tile cleaning pads and dertedek residue remover, this worked wonders on grout haze on downstairs tiles...

Also using plastic scraper but its a real pain.

Just wondering if any tips to speed things up, should i use copper wire brush maybe or put acid on neat...?

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Did you have a Tiler in or was it DIY?
I can’t imagine a professional tiler leaving it in such a state, but if that is the case I’d get him back!
If DIY then try a wire brush with cement cleaner on a unobtrusive area to see how effective it is. Protect all surfaces and use in well ventilated area.
Those pictures are shocking.

 

[Wayne Brown]

That's a poor grouting job and will, be a pita to correct, but needs doing take some advise from the the grout manufacturer on products suitable to remove the excess and as John said above be careful the product will be acid based ppe and make sure the area is well ventilated. Kop

 

[Rudy45]

Done by pro tiler. Not sure why job so poor although he did say prior to grouting wall they would be a pain to clean.

But having used tile acid before I told him I would clean them. He finished on a Friday, and wanted the place cleaned...etc

Every other aspect of job is perfect.

Will have to wear mask as there’s not even a window in my en-suite

The grout is mapei Manhattan grey

 

[Italy]

another photo to add to the horror album .... 🙁
I'm very sorry

 

[Rudy45]

Will I wire brush scratch the tiles? They are porcelain.

Is copper wire safe?

 

[Bill]

Grout has not seeped - it has just not been cleaned off properly.

The tiles are a pain to grout but any pro should manage to clean them.

Get the tiler back to clean them.

 

[Wayne Brown]

I personally would not use wire of any sort he should of worked a smaller area and cleaned off far better , unfortunately elbow grease is the solution. Kop

 

[Rudy45]

This is a nightmare. I’m using file deterdek neat with Brillo pads and stainless steel scourers

No damag to tiles. I’ve having best progress with orange polishing cones on a Dremel but I’ve ran out.

Maybe that tells me this is a power tool job. Any tips as the orange cones ran out very quick.

 

[Waluigi]

Those tiles are a nightmare for this. The problem is that you often don’t see the grout when it’s wet. It only lightens and shows up when it’s dry. Bit extreme in this case though.

Tiler should’ve used a temporary Protective sealer